Highway Superintendent

• Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, prepares budgets for the Highway and Motor Equipment Section
• preliminary approval of all divisional purchasing
• interfaces with Engineering Division with respect to all changes and improvements to the existing and new drainage systems and roadways in town
• familiarity with and responsible for writing contracts and bid documents
• responsible and capable of planning and organizing snow removal and salt/sand operations
• responsible for keeping roads safe during icy conditions
• knowledge and ability to execute environmental permits
• must have good written and verbal communication skills and human relations skills
• responsible for all motor equipment repairs
• supervises all personnel assigned to the Highway division including Motor Equipment Section
• and performs all other duties as required

• High school graduate or GED Equivalent
• Must have a valid Class B Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s license and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer license
• Must have five years of paid experience in a municipal Public Works operation or related field
• A minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity in a municipal Public Works operation with specific responsibility in the area of road maintenance, snow removal, storm drainage maintenance, purchasing, etc
• Must have computer experience with Windows based applications including Word, Excel, and Access

B.S. in civil engineering preferred